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Listing: Accessible Fitness Centers

Each of the centers below provides an array of health, fitness, and sports programs for people with physical disabilities.

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Karate Can-Do!

Karate CAN-DO! Foundation

The Karate Can-Do Foundation’s mission is to help children and adults with physical challenges and learning differences reach their full potential through the practice of karate.

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Air Travel Tips for People with Disabilities

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) have helped make transportation services for people with disabilities accessible. This includes airports and aircraft carriers.

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Yoga for the Special Child

Yoga for the Special Child is a comprehensive program of yoga techniques designed to enhance the natural development of children with special needs.

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Wheelchair Basketball Video featuring the Skyhawks

The Skyhawks Wheelchair Basketball team is featured in a video by WTTW Chicago Tonight.

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Listing: Air Travel Resources for People with a Disability

A listing of resources that will help a person with a disability who may need special accommodations when doing extended traveling international or domestic.

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Listing: Camps and Special Recreation

A listing of camps and special recreation programs in Illinois that include social clubs, sports teams, and opportunities for engaging with other people with live with a disability.

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CAST Water Safety Foundation

CAST is a water safety organization that gives one-on-one lessons with certified instructors for children ages 6 months to 6 years.

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Listing: Adaptive Sports Resources

A list of adaptive sports companies, organizations and venues, to assist people with a disability to engage in recreational sports or sports fitness while expanding their social network.

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Diveheart Foundation

The Diveheart Foundation sponsors scuba diving, snorkeling and related activities for people with disabilities.

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